European integration: politics and law in the European multi-level system

Who is the university certificate suitable for?

Would you like more confidence in dealing with European decision-making structures, legislative processes or questions of legal application in the internal market? Would you like to understand how European policy is created, which legal principles guide it and how you can use this knowledge in your daily work? Then this certificate is your next step. It offers you the ideal opportunity to expand your specialist knowledge in a targeted manner and to gain qualifications that can be applied throughout Europe, regardless of whether you work in public administration, ministries, international organizations, NGOs, political institutions or in the private sector.

The most important things at a glance:

  • Duration of study: 6 months + 6 months free extension
  • ECTS credit points: 10 ECTS credit points
  • Examination form: Portfolio assignment (term paper and presentation)
  • Admission requirements: Knowledge of scientific work
  • Start of studies: at any time
  • Creditability: M.A. Business Education
  • Tuition fees: EUR 165 per month, EUR 990 in total

Shaping the future in a European context - with the University Certificate in European Integration: Politics and Law in the European Multi-level System

Europe has long been more than just a geographical area; it is a dynamic political and legal framework that plays a decisive role in shaping our everyday lives, our professions and our future. Anyone who takes on responsibility in politics, administration, business or civil society today must understand the mechanisms and structures of the European Union and be able to deal with them confidently.

The university certificate provides you with in-depth knowledge of the political and legal foundations of the European Union and enables you to competently analyze complex developments in the European multi-level system and apply them in your day-to-day work.

Understanding how Europe works: Content and focus

This university certificate focuses on the interplay between politics and law within the complex European multi-level system. You will acquire in-depth knowledge of the political system of the European Union and deal with the central theories of European integration.

A special focus is placed on the concept of "European governance", i.e. the various forms of political control within the EU, as well as on the role of law and justice in the integration process. You will analyse how European integration is also driven by legal mechanisms, so-called integration through law, and learn about the increasing constitutionalization of the EU.

In addition, you will deal with central legal principles such as the primacy of EU law and its direct applicability. You will learn how the EU's legal protection system works and what role the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) and the German Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG) play in the European legal system.

Another focus of the course is European citizenship and its practical significance for citizens. You will learn about the fundamental freedoms of the internal market, in particular the free movement of goods, and deepen your knowledge of EU fundamental rights as a legally binding component of the European legal system.

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